The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-06-17
FISH-STUDEBAKER WEDDING
A Notable Social Event for Which Three
Thousand Invitations We're Issued.
A. Studebaker-HOme and Church Deco
ratiOns, the Costumes, Presents, Etc.
special to the Indianapolis journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SOUTH BEND, Ind. June 16-The social event
of the year in this State occurred here this
ing in the celebrated Studebak er-FIsh nuptals,
which have been the talk of social circles East
and West for several months. The bride. Grace
Anna, is the daughter of Mr.. J. NJ. Studebaker,
vice president of the Studebaker wagon-works,
a young lady noted for her bea lty and accom-
plishments The groou is Senator Frederick s.
Fish. of Newark, N. j., President of the New
Jersey Senate, Lieutenant governor of
the State, lieutenant colonel and paymaster
of division of National Guards He is lawyer
by profession, and is one of the most prominent
Republican politicians in New Jersey. Although
a young man yet, he has filled many positions of
trust and honor in his native State, and still
greater political honors are awaiting him. There
5000 invitations issued and the wedding
brought to this city scores and scores of people
from all parts of the country who are promi-
nent in the social, POLITICAL business and liter
airy world. Among them the
Governor of New Jersey, exUnitee
States Sen ator Cattell, ex-Speaker Schuyler
B. Jackson, E. Eugene Sergeant. John Q. FL.
Pitney, N. P. Howell. ex-Congressman Halsey.
Judge Foote, Thomas g. Kinney, Senator Pan
coast and others, of New JERSEY; Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hyer and Mr.. and Mrs Frazer, of SYRIA
cuse, N. Y. Mr.. and Mrs. O. Fl. Lawrence, of
Boston; Mr.. and Mrs. Lamb, of Iowa; Mr.. and
Mrs. Inuis, of Poughkeepsie, N Y; Mr.. and
Mrs. Riley, of ST. joseph. Mo-; Hon. H. G.
Thayer and wife,, Plymouth, Ind; Sen,
ators Parcoast, Large, Henning and
Thompson. of New Jersey, and over Que
hundred guests from Chicago and Indianapolis.
The day was passed by the guests. many OF
handsome house and grounds at "Sunnyside,"
the palatial home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Stude-
baker. The house stands on the summit of the
heights of "Sunnyside," on the edge of natural
forest of oaks. Acres and acres of lawn slope
down to the street, and the greensward Is dotted
with rare trees, plants and beds of ex-
riage roads. At the foot of the slope is an
artificial lake, SPAWNED by rustic stone bridge,
roadway, atintervals are some arches covered with
scores of gasjets in white globes. The arch
nearest the house. and just without the porte
cochere, bears large monogram. IF. 81, made
by jets of gas. Within the house. in the large
parlor, where the bride and groom received, the
floral decorations are all of white roses and
lilies. Above where they stood IS large bridal
wreath, held by two white doves, the doves
being suspended from the ceiling by
white ribbons and tulle. On able near them
is a large white love-cup on the rim of which
entirely of white roses. The tables in this room
are wreathed with white flowers, and the man
tells and CRATES banded with the same
In the parlor ad ioinining all the flowers and
decorations pink, ard in the library adioin-
ing this. which is finished in ebony, the decora-
tions Jacqueminot roses exclusively The
hall is decorated entirely in smiax. ferns, and
other green plants, flowers showing The
stairway leading from the hall is similarly deco
rated.
The marriage ceremony took place in the First
Presbyterian Church, nearly mile distant
from "Sunnyside" at o'clock this evening.
The church was elegantly and profusely decor
ated for the occasion. The organ hidden
from view by an immense Chinese pagoda made
of evergreens. In front of this was large palm
tree, under which the bridal party stood. while
above them swung chime of four marriage
bells in such positions that they seemed to be
ringing. Over the altar was monogram,
IF. and s." in pink and white roses. The rear
Of the church and the windows were matted
with green foliage.
The bridal party entered the church on .sc
stroke of s, to the strains of the Lohengrin
wedding march, played by Louis Falls the emf
nent Chicago organist The best were J.
NJ Studebaker, jr.. brother of the bride. and DR..
Henry Fish, brother of the groom. The ushers
Fl. Pituey, n. P. Howell George H. Clark,
Charles r. Bonnet and E. Eugene Sergeant all |
Of Newark. The bridesmaids were the Misses |
Della Fish, sister of the groom: Anna Stude- |
baker. daughter of Mr.. Glenn Studebaker; Flor
ence Parkhurst. of Evanston, ILL.,; Kate Innis, of
n. Y; Maud Anthony, of Leaven- |
Of Susan B. Anthony. ard Merette Lamb. of |
Clinton, Ia The bridesmaids were all dressed |
n rich silks of a delicate pink lilac shade low |
,orsage, tralne, and carried bouquets of nat
1ral flowers. The dress of the bride was made |
Dy Rodrieues. of Paris, and pure white |
corded silk, low corsage, heavy train, and trim
med in tule, orange blossoms myrtle and ivy. |
She wore no jewery, except heavy diamond |
necklace a present from the groom Instead of |
he customary bouquet, she carried in her hands |
nicely bound book of white vellum, inscribed
Our Marriage Vows" and containing the mar
'age service of the Episcopal Church, which
vas the used. This she handed her pastor,
Rev. George Il. Keller, who performed the cere-
nouy, assisted by Rev. ". W. Boyd, of New
Irk. n. j.. pastor of the Baptist Church, where
he groom attends. During the ceremony the
rganist played, in low tones, Gail Me Thine
)wn," and the bridal party left the church
he music was changed to Mendelssohn's wed
ling march.
The reception which followed at 'Sunnyside"
vas one of the most brilliant known in the
history of the State, and will be long remem-
'ered by the hundreds who attended it as the
ocial event of their lives.
The presents received filled one OF the largest
ooms at "Sunnysde.' Among them were $l0,-
90 from the brides father; chest of solid silver
Mt articles of silver from Mr.. P. E. Shideler:
valuable oil painting from Mr. j.
' Shideler. all uncles of the bride: a
old silver, godlined from the members
ned water set from the groom's personal staff;
large Mexican onyx table, with gold orna-
lents; several pieces of bronze and marble stat
ary and an almost endless collection of
rtices, In silver. gold, china, etc.
The bride and groom will make their perma-
ent home in Newark, but will first make
rdal tour, which contemplates q prolonged
ist to Norway and Sweden.
The Cost of Supplying Gas and Its Profit.
o the Editor of the indianapolis Journal
do not know whether you will think me too
anguine. but 1 would like to make statement
nd present You some figures IN the matter of